Luke 2
1 Now it came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to enroll all the world.
Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
2 This enrollment first occurred when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be enrolled, each into his personal city.
All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and patriarchy of David,
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 to enroll himself with Mary, the woman who was betrothed to him, being pregnant.
to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6 And it came to pass while they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to bring forth.
While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
7 And she brought forth her son, the firstborn, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in the feed trough, because there was no place for them in the inn.
She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in the same region living in the fields, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 And behold, an agent of the Lord stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. And they feared a great fear.
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 And the agent said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be to all the people,
The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
11 because to you was born today in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ Lord.
For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 And this is the sign to you: Ye will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a feed trough.
This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
13 And suddenly there came to be with the agent a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men.
“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
15 And it came to pass, as the agents went away from them into heaven, that the men (the shepherds) said to each other, Let us indeed go through as far as Bethlehem, and see this declaration that has come to pass, which the Lord made known to us.
When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
16 And having hastened, they came and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the feed trough.
They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
17 And when they saw it, they informed about the declaration that was told them about this child.
When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18 And all who heard it wondered about the things that were spoken to them by the shepherds.
All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these proclamations, pondering in her heart.
But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they heard and saw, as it was told to them.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
21 And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, that his name was called JESUS, the one called by the agent before he was conceived in the belly.
When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,
When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
23 (just as it is written in a law of the Lord that every male that opens a womb will be called holy to the Lord),
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
24 and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in a law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the encouragement of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26 And it was divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death before he would see the Christ of the Lord.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, for them to do according to the custom of the law about him,
He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
28 he also received it into his arms, and praised God, and said,
then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
29 Now dismiss thy bondman in peace, Master, according to thy word,
“Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
30 because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which thou prepared toward the face of all the peoples:
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
32 a light for enlightenment of Gentiles, and glory of thy people Israel.
a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
33 And Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things being spoken about him.
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this man is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign being repudiated
Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
35 (and also of thee, a sword will pierce through thine own soul), so that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (being advanced in many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37 and this woman was a widow to eighty-four years), who did not depart from the temple, serving with fastings and supplications night and day.
and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.
38 And having stood near at that same hour, she acknowledged the Lord, and spoke about him to all those who were awaiting redemption in Jerusalem.
Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 And when they completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth.
When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
40 And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom. And the grace of God was upon it.
The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
41 And his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
42 And when he became twelve years old, them having gone up according to the custom of the feast,
When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;
43 and having fulfilled the days, during their return the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and his mother did not know it,
and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,
44 but, having supposed him to be in the caravan, they went a day's journey. And they sought him among their kinfolk and acquaintances.
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
45 And not having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem, seeking him.
When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
46 And it came to pass after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and questioning them.
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 And when they saw him they were amazed. And his mother said to him, Child, why did thou this way to us? Behold, thy father and I were seeking thee sorrowing.
When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
49 And he said to them, Why is it that ye were seeking me? Had ye not known that I must be among the things of my Father?
He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
50 And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them.
They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was being subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
